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Top 10 Celebrities Who Meditate

By Mindworks Team

Meditation is no longer the exclusive domain of yogis and seekers. Many ordinary folk are embracing the practice - and...

The 5 Essential Points of Meditation

By Bart Mendel and Mindworks Team

Ever wonder how Buddhist monks and nuns achieve that seemingly unflappable peace of mind? The truth is, they had to...

Can You Quit Smoking Through Meditation?

By Mindworks Team

We all know someone who is addicted to smoking – a family member, a co-worker or friend, or maybe even...

Meditation for Childbirth and Pregnancy

By Mindworks Team

A woman’s experience of pregnancy and childbirth very much depends on what’s going on in her life. For many women...

5 Ways to Improve Mindfulness

By Bart Mendel and Mindworks Team

Awareness and appreciation of the present moment give life its fullness. Training in mindfulness fosters focus, clarity, and gratitude for...

How Does Meditation Improve Memory and Focus?

By Bart Mendel and Mindworks Team

Memory and Focus Meditation Wouldn’t it be great if you could wave a magic wand and presto! Your memory and...

What Are the Health Benefits of Meditation?

By Bart Mendel and Mindworks Team

Many meditation health benefits have a common denominator Beyond serenity: the health benefits of meditation Many of us associate meditation...

Sitting Meditation Demystified

By Bart Mendel and Mindworks Team

Is strong determination required for sitting meditation? If determination spells persistence, then the answer is yes. Most everyone agrees that...

5 of the Best Books About Meditation

By Mindworks Team

Meditation requires a great deal of patience and commitment – but we all know it’s worth the effort! Sometimes, though,...

Can Meditation Help Deal with Tragedy and Death?

By Pamela Gayle White

Losing a loved one is devastating. Everyone has their own, personal way to cope with the death of a beloved...

Everyone Has Different Meditation Experiences & Stories

By Mindworks Team

Regular meditation practice often results in experiences that are different from those of everyday life. But what should we expect?...

Mindfulness Meditation Training Techniques for Beginners

By Bart Mendel and Mindworks Team

According to the Eastern meditative traditions, lasting happiness is achieved by understanding and training the mind. Our usual pattern is...

Do You Need a Cushion to Meditate?

By Mindworks Team

The short answer is… maybe. You could try meditating on a chair for starters, or simply sit on the floor...

Meditation for Healing

By Bart Mendel and Mindworks Team

In recent years thousands of people have participated in studies that confirm the beneficial effects of meditation for stress, depression,...

Meditation and ADHD

By Mindworks Team

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (or simply ADHD) is a disorder characterized by hyperactivity, extreme distractibility and impulsivity. This condition commonly...